# Hack Arcade vs ARm Manipulator

The clearest difference is ads: ARm Manipulator at none against Hack Arcade's shown. ARm Manipulator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Hack Arcade's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hack Arcade sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and ARm Manipulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARm Manipulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hack Arcade has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hack Arcade ships an update fortnightly, ARm Manipulator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hack Arcade | ARm Manipulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-arcade/id1595289333/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-manipulator/id6444630772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Driven Catalyst, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257848987) | [BP3D, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455925283) |

## What reviewers say

### Hack Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-arcade/id1595289333)

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you rewire arcade cabinets and insert chips to alter gameplay. Each level offers a fresh challenge, encouraging experimentation to achieve high scores and collect cosmetic items. Discover new game mechanics and strategies with every playthrough.

**Highlights:** Rewire arcade cabinets, Insert computer chips for upgrades, Experiment with game mechanics, Collect hats for bonuses, Score three stars per level, Unique gameplay each session

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1250 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 13,000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 28,000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 65000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 75,000 | $49.99 | one-time |


### ARm Manipulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-manipulator/id6444630772)

Experience a realistic robotic arm simulation in augmented reality. Control the arm with intuitive virtual controls or external hardware, and explore its mechanics with spatial audio and refined graphics. A free mode allows you to test compatibility before unlocking the full experience with a single purchase.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality simulation, Virtual and hardware controller support, Spatial audio, Refined graphics, Non-AR mode, Free trial mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mechanics And Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hack Arcade free?

Hack Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ARm Manipulator free?

ARm Manipulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hack Arcade or ARm Manipulator?

ARm Manipulator is rated higher. Hack Arcade averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while ARm Manipulator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hack Arcade or ARm Manipulator have ads?

Hack Arcade shows ads; ARm Manipulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hack Arcade or ARm Manipulator?

Hack Arcade ships an update fortnightly, and ARm Manipulator every 4 weeks. Most recently, Hack Arcade was updated on June 1, 2026 and ARm Manipulator on July 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*